Eligible Staff
The University of Calgary benefit program provides development opportunities through the tuition support plan. The Tuition Support Program is a benefit available to eligible University of Calgary employees and their eligible dependents, allowing them to participate in academic courses at the University of Calgary at a reduced cost. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to take non-credit courses offered through Continuing Education.
Eligible staff members may use tuition support for University of Calgary academic credit courses taken by themselves or eligible dependents. Eligibility must be established before the session start date, and the benefit amount is based on the employee's status at the tuition fee deadline.
The Fall 2026 application period is now open, and applications must be submitted by September 18, 2026.
Maximum benefit amounts:
Apply through the Academic Tuition Support Application webpage.
Eligible staff members may use tuition support benefits towards Continuing Education courses.
Staff members can bundle up to 3 courses within a specific Cont Ed certificate listed below, and will be treated as one course if registration for all occurs at the same time and the course start date is in the same benefit year:
Tuition support covers the tuition only.
If you are eligible for tuition support to take Academic courses, see the application process for Academic courses.
Eligibility is based on the staff group and appointment type. If uncertain of either, refer to your letter of offer or contact the Integrated Service Centre.
If you are eligible for tuition support to take Continuing Education Courses, see the application process to understand the requirements.
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